European Telematics & ITS: The Opportunities for Cellular, WiFi and WiMax in telematics

Table of Contents

1. Executive summary

• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Conclusions for telematics
• 1.3 Technical summary of data bearers

2. Evolution from 2G to 4G cellular data bearers

• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 2G bearers
  • 2.2.1. SMS (text messaging)
  • 2.2.2. GPRS
  • 2.2.3. EDGE
• 2.3 3G bearers
  • 2.3.1. UMTS / 3G
  • 2.3.2. HSDPA
  • 2.3.3. HSUPA
• 2.4 The 3G LTE project (4G)
• 2.5 In-Band Modem
• 2.6 Outlook for cellular-based telematics

3. WiFi hotspots and networks

• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Wi-Fi standards
• 3.3 Wi-Fi in the car
• 3.4 Hotspot availability
  • 3.4.1. Commercial hotspot distribution
  • 3.4.2. Commercial hotspot market leaders
  • 3.4.3. Public WiFi hotspots / Metro WiFi
• 3.5 Home Wi-Fi networks
  • 3.5.1. Penetration of broadband and home WiFi in Europe
  • 3.5.2. Links between the car and the home
• 3.6 Future outlook for WiFi in the car

4. Mobile WiMax networks

• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Comparing Mobile WiMax with other data bearers
• 4.3 Mobile WiMax licenses and auctions
• 4.4 Availability of WiMax devices
• 4.5 WiMax and the automotive industry
• 4.6 Mobile-Fi ~ beyond even WiMax

List of figures

• Figure 1. Key characteristics of data bearers
• Figure 2. Identifying data bearers for telematics
• Figure 3. Summary of data bearer capabilities
• Figure 4. Launch timing and roll out of cellular data bearers
• Figure 5. SMS routing for eCall in the UK
• Figure 6. EDGE coverage map for Europe
• Figure 7. HSDPA coverage map for Europe
• Figure 8. Comparison of In-Band Modem and SMS routing
• Figure 9. Summary of key 802.11 standards
• Figure 10. Practical uses for vehicle embedded Wi-Fi
• Figure 11. Distribution of commercial hotspots by country
• Figure 12. Distribution of commercial hotspots by location
• Figure 13. Hotspot supply concentration by country
• Figure 14. Typical Metro WiFi deployment
• Figure 15. Penetration of internet access by country
• Figure 16. Fixed and Mobile WiMax roll out and use cases
• Figure 17. WiMax positioned relative to other data bearers